A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 6300985 Details
Epoch: 293 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 41232112 epoch_slot_no: 19312 block_no: 6300808 slot_leader_id: 6197314 size: 14147 time: 2021-09-28 03:06:43 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x73052e409a624fe66d8647067350ae72aa9c6bab8951024d728d1cebe9ea6fdcBlock Operator
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